Reponse to goinbroke
grrrrr. I really don't want to get into this. However goin broke if you look at a post I made last week it has my DS's stats. He WAS not awarded a scholarship. And if I ever had an inkling that he was awarded because of his racial makeup (to include German!) we would...
We have the most wonderful kids! And yes there is a plan B. He's gotten this far. Just another hurdle in life. And that's ok! What doesn't break us makes us stronger!! It's just easier when as a parent you can shield them from pain and disappointment. But we know those days have long passed!
Hi All,
I bit the bullet and called our ROO. DS is not on the list. Our ROO said he saw the most activity on Thursday and Friday with a few yesterday and one today for our school. He said there could possibly be a few more but it's not looking good. He said that I could call him back on...
There are so many letters that we have not seen. I refuse to believe they are done. I wish every prospective parent was on this site to share! We'd have a better idea.
You guys sound like you really did some digging. Congratulations to you and your DS. I wish him nothing but the best of success. I've no doubt any of our kids will also be successful. One incredible indicator is all the wonderful parents on this board spending so much time with each other...
Welcome! Would you mind telling us what State you are from and what the SMP benefits for your son are? They vary state by state. Oh yes. I am asking because there are several of us that are curious and we may go the SMP route too. Thank you!
We are of the group that received paperwork last week. We are still waiting. Our last name starts with Wa. There were a lot of people though on Thursday and Friday that had gotten the packet on Monday and were awarded. We are keeping our fingers crossed!
I know. That is what is just killing me. Why would my DS receive that packet last Monday if he is not being awarded? But then again several days ago we all had that conversation. Basically I think it came down to...since this is the last board they are getting all the top kids medically...
Kev's Pop. It is the Simultaneous Membership Program. I was told if my DS did not receive scholarship that this option would be available to him. He would do basic training this summer and become contracted with the Army right away. They will pay certain amounts and certain benefits but it...